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Record 20-time English champions Manchester United are reportedly plotting a late move for long-time Arsenal target Ivan Toney. The Red Devils are reportedly scouring the market for a proven center-forward and they have identified Toney as a person of interest.
Manchester United Contemplating Shock Move For Ivan Toney
Erik ten Hag’s side opened the 2024-25 summer transfer window in explosive fashion, signing sought-after young center-forward Joshua Zirkzee from Serie A side Bologna in a €42.5 million ($46.4 million) deal. The club wanted the Netherlands international to learn the ropes while last-season signing Rasmus Hojlund led the attack. However, with the Danish striker ruled out until September after suffering an injury in pre-season, Man Utd is lacking a Premier League-hardened strike option.
According to Football Insider, Ten Hag does not want to begin the 2024-25 campaign without a senior striker and is pushing to sign a suitable candidate before the summer transfer window slams shut. The hunt for a proven striker has led the club to Brentford’s Toney, who is available for a discounted price this summer.
Since the 28-year-old is in the final year of his contract, the Bees are willing to let him go for around £50 million ($63.84 million) — £30 million ($38.31 million) lower than what they were asking for him in January.
Arsenal Has Long Been Linked With Ivan Toney
United’s sudden interest in Toney is not good news for his long-time admirers Arsenal, who are also in the market for a formidable striker.
The Gunners’ two natural strikers, Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah, contributed with a combined total of nine goals across the 2023-24 Premier League season, which is poor for a team fighting for the title.
Nketiah is reportedly on the chopping block and should exit the club in the coming days. This would make room for a more clinical striker to slide into Arsenal’s squad. With Chelsea supposedly in advanced talks with Victor…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-08-09 08:54:53
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